Do they show the "New" castle show "Celebrte the Magic" during the Christmas Party?
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Attended MVMCP for the first time on Mon 11/12 and had a great night! Here's how we spent our time:
Arrived @ 5pm and was in line for a pic with the 7 dwarfs by 5:30pm. DH waited in line with a sleeping DD5 while DS3 and I rode Magic Carpets, watched the 6:15 castle lighting and grabbed a couple to-go meals from Pecos Bill's. Had our Christmas card photo done by 7:15 and were on our way...
in planning for next year, are you telling me you got in line for the dwarves at 5:30 and did not finish with that picture for almost 2 hours? Please please please tell me I am wrong
Attended MVMCP for the first time on Mon 11/12 and had a great night! Here's how we spent our time:
Arrived @ 5pm and was in line for a pic with the 7 dwarfs by 5:30pm. DH waited in line with a sleeping DD5 while DS3 and I rode Magic Carpets, watched the 6:15 castle lighting and grabbed a couple to-go meals from Pecos Bill's. Had our Christmas card photo done by 7:15 and were on our way...
After our photo, we spent the next couple of hours walking onto several rides. (I think many party-goers chose to wait for/watch the 1st parade during this time.) Rode Buzz Lightyear 5 times in a row with no waiting. So nice to be able to say "YES!" to DS's pleas of "Again! Again!"
Watched Celebrate the Magic's debut and the fireworks from in front of the Castle... REALLY magical.
Next headed to CHH for cocoa/cookies/apple slices and carried them over to the Frontierland/Liberty Square area to grab seats on the curb for the 10:30 parade. (Line really wasn't that long. Took less than 5 minutes for DH to get through it.) Front row seats by the rope and I'm surprised my kids' arms didn't fall off as much as they were waving at all the characters. Loved the "scented" floats, especially Goofy's candy float. My favorite part? The toy soldiers rocked it!
After the parade, we walked back to CHH for more cocoa and a couple sugar cookies. Walked right up to the counter with no wait. (No apple slices or choc chip cookies left though.)
Spent the last hour in FantasyLand. Did ETWB next. Only waited about 10 minutes. DS3 was chosen as Beast because he had such a good roar. He really liked the red cape he got to wear! Very cool mirror and other magical effects. So glad we were able to do this. And we got several terrific photos of DD and DS with Belle. (Bonus: Belle remembered both kids from breakfast at Akershus the day before and mentioned it to them. DD was over the moon at that!)
Wrapped up the night with the Carousel and Small World at DD's request. At midnight, we headed for Main Street to get some last minute pics and play in the snow before heading out. Both kids were out like lights on the ride back to PoP.
Overall, a Very Merry time indeed.
If it helps, we watched the 10:30pm parade from Frontierland and then played in the snow falling on Main Street on the way out at midnight. Have fun!
in planning for next year, are you telling me you got in line for the dwarves at 5:30 and did not finish with that picture for almost 2 hours? Please please please tell me I am wrong
Thank you so much for your experience. My DH and I are probably going to use the same itinerary you did. Thanks again!
Just back from tonight's party. Sold out so wall to wall people with not much room to move and groove! Those crowds are just insane.
Line for 7 Dwarfs was about 2 hours long. Even longer than that was the line for Cinderella, Prince and evil stepsisters and step mom all together. They were in front of new Fantasyland. I don't understand why people will spend so many hours waiting for these photo ops, missing the majority of the party???
I don't think we got enough value for what it costs. I'm glad we did it and had e experience. We've done the Halloween party, enjoyed it but once is enough. Crowds for the parade make it tough to really enjoy. Xmas Wishes is great but we enjoyed it far more from CA Grill on top of the Contemporary. That was awesome. Civilized, relaxed and fun.
GeneralTso said:Just back from tonight's party. Sold out so wall to wall people with not much room to move and groove! Those crowds are just insane.
Line for 7 Dwarfs was about 2 hours long. Even longer than that was the line for Cinderella, Prince and evil stepsisters and step mom all together. They were in front of new Fantasyland. I don't understand why people will spend so many hours waiting for these photo ops, missing the majority of the party???
I don't think we got enough value for what it costs. I'm glad we did it and had e experience. We've done the Halloween party, enjoyed it but once is enough. Crowds for the parade make it tough to really enjoy. Xmas Wishes is great but we enjoyed it far more from CA Grill on top of the Contemporary. That was awesome. Civilized, relaxed and fun.
Character fans know this is a rare opportunity to see them. To them (well, us ) these things are a major appeal of the parties. And the experienced ones of us know to line up early so we get them and don't miss two hours of party time.
Just back from tonight's party. Sold out so wall to wall people with not much room to move and groove! Those crowds are just insane.
Line for 7 Dwarfs was about 2 hours long. Even longer than that was the line for Cinderella, Prince and evil stepsisters and step mom all together. They were in front of new Fantasyland. I don't understand why people will spend so many hours waiting for these photo ops, missing the majority of the party???
I don't think we got enough value for what it costs. I'm glad we did it and had e experience. We've done the Halloween party, enjoyed it but once is enough. Crowds for the parade make it tough to really enjoy. Xmas Wishes is great but we enjoyed it far more from CA Grill on top of the Contemporary. That was awesome. Civilized, relaxed and fun.
I am starting to get a bit nervous about the crowds and the sold out parties I am hopeing these early parties are selling out due to FLE being open during party hours. I am not going until Nov 29 and will watch the fireworks from Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party and plan on seeing te second parade with any luck the crowds may thin out by then. It is my first and most likely only time we will go to MVMCP.